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The Secret Service approves plan to protect Trump with armored glass at his rallies

The United States Secret Service approved a plan to increase the security of former Republican president and candidate Donald Trump (2017-2021) that includes the use of armored glass screens in their rallies, The Washington Post newspaper said on Thursday.

Normally, those bulletproof sheets are only provided to presidents and vice presidents when deemed necessary in outdoor appearances.

The New York tycoon was injured in the ear after a young man shot him on July 13 at a rally in Butler (Pennsylvania). The aggressor was on a roof outside the enclosure and before being killed by the law enforcement he killed one person in the public and injured another.

The then director of the US Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, ended up resigning ten days later because of the security mistakes in that meeting and after having stated that that assassination attempt was the agency’s “biggest operational failure” “in decades.”

Trump has not appeared in an outdoor election since that day.

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The Washington Post added that the Secret Service will also add to its security device other resources that are not normally contemplated for presidential candidates. His Secret Service source did not go into details, but according to the newspaper those measures could include the use of drones.

The ABC News network added that it is not clear from when the new deployment will come into force.

Trump has held rallies in closed enclosures since his attempted assassination, but has publicly admitted his desire to have outdoor events again.

“They would prefer us to be in a stadium, but we are not going to give up outdoor events. All those people we had to reject today could have been in an outdoor event,” he said on June 31 at a rally in Harrisburg (Pennsylvania).

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Young Spanish Woman Receives Euthanasia After Legal Battle, Sparking Debate

A 25-year-old Spanish woman, Noelia Castillo, received euthanasia on Thursday following a prolonged legal dispute with her father.

She passed away at a care center in Sant Pere de Ribes, about 40 kilometers from Barcelona, where she had been living for some time, according to Spanish media reports.

In an interview broadcast a day earlier on Antena 3, Castillo expressed her exhaustion after enduring prolonged suffering. She indicated that her decision was influenced by a combination of personal circumstances and health-related challenges, including family conflicts and a condition of paraplegia following a previous incident that left her with lasting physical consequences.

Spain legalized euthanasia in 2021, becoming one of the few countries that allow patients under strict conditions to seek medical assistance to end their lives in order to avoid what the law defines as unbearable suffering.

The case has reignited debate in Spain over the ethical, legal, and family dimensions surrounding euthanasia, as well as the broader issue of support for individuals in vulnerable situations.

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Over 300 U.S. Troops Wounded Since Start of Iran Conflict, CENTCOM Says

More than 300 U.S. service members have been injured since the start of the conflict with Iran on February 28, the United States Central Command confirmed on Friday.

“Since the beginning of Operation Epic Fury, approximately 303 U.S. service members have been wounded. The vast majority of these injuries are minor, and 273 troops have already returned to duty,” said U.S. Navy Captain Tim Hawkins.

A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity to AFP, indicated that 10 American troops remain seriously injured.

According to the latest figures, an additional 13 U.S. service members have been killed since the conflict began, including seven in the Gulf region and six in Iraq.

Meanwhile, Iran’s armed forces warned on Friday that hotels hosting U.S. troops in the region could be considered legitimate military targets.

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“When U.S. forces enter a hotel, from our perspective that hotel becomes American,” said armed forces spokesperson Abolfazl Shekarchi in remarks broadcast on state television.

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Iran rejects negotiations as tensions escalate with United States

Iran has no intention of entering negotiations and will continue to resist, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Wednesday night, dismissing recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump about possible talks.

Speaking to state television, Araghchi argued that Washington’s call for negotiations reflects a position of weakness. He added that the Islamic Republic seeks to end the war on its own terms, ensuring that such a conflict does not recur in the future.

Meanwhile, the White House issued a stark warning, stating that Trump would “unleash hell” on Iran if it refuses to accept a deal to end the conflict. Despite Tehran’s rejection, U.S. officials maintained that discussions remain ongoing.

White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt reinforced the administration’s position, warning that failure to acknowledge what she described as Iran’s military defeat would result in even stronger action from Washington.

The increasingly aggressive rhetoric from both sides has diminished hopes for a near-term de-escalation in the conflict, which began following U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran on February 28.

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As tensions continue to rise, the prospect of a diplomatic resolution remains uncertain amid conflicting narratives and escalating threats from both governments.